Senior Budget & Planning Analyst; Hybrid​/Remote

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST, Budget and Planning

Boston University seeks a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Budget Analyst to support the University's central Office of Budget & Planning. Reporting directly to the Director of Budget and Planning, this position is responsible for preparing and tracking unit and/or department budgets, running analyses, and creating reports based on these budgets and analyzing data. The analyst will prepare, collect, and interpret financial data to develop financial analyses, projections, short‑ and long‑term financial plans, and other reports.

Excellent time‑management skills are required to thrive under tight deadlines and rapidly evolving priorities.

Location:

Boston, MA, United States. Position Type:
Full‑Time/Regular. Salary Grade 48. Expected annual compensation ranges from $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and internal equity.

• Compile and review budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and ensure proper financial administration.
• Prepare financial plans, monitor implementation of financial policies, produce complex reports, maintain historical records, analyze trends, and establish forecasts.
• Recommend and interpret a wide range of budgetary policies and procedures.
• Maintain and analyze records of actual costs against budgeted funds and determine rationale for variances between costs and budget.
• Assist in training entry‑level employees.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning in support of strategic decision‑making under varying market and operational conditions.
• Provide a hybrid work arrangement (remote work up to three days per week) after successful observation period.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of work experience, preferably in a university environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and other regulatory standards for higher education.
• Experience creating comprehensive board‑level presentations and reporting packages (PowerPoint proficiency required).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to run, interpret, and summarize complex data sets utilizing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel advanced).
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence across functions without direct authority.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize routine tasks and ad‑hoc requests.

• Advanced degree (MBA, CPA) preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP.

Boston University offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and a flexible work environment. Full‑time employees are eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University, which extends to dependents. Remote working arrangements may be available.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor.

The Department of Financial Affairs values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building an inclusive and equitable team where all constituents can thrive.